PGH Peach Games Day 2 Standouts
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Peach Jam Day 2 kicked off with standout performances right from the start. From games going into overtime to players dropping 30 pieces and 25 rebounds. The talent on display came from the guards and posts. There was excitement and…
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Continue ReadingPeach Jam Day 2 kicked off with standout performances right from the start. From games going into overtime to players dropping 30 pieces and 25 rebounds. The talent on display came from the guards and posts. There was excitement and energy in all four gyms. It was so many top performances but here are the players that stood out on Day 2.
Sarah Strong Sarah Strong 6'2" | PF Grace Christian | 2024 State NC I 6’2 I PF I 2024 I Lady Strong 2024
When you hear the name Sarah Strong Sarah Strong 6'2" | PF Grace Christian | 2024 State NC , just think of a walking double double. Strong can do it all. She has had an impressive tournament so far. In her first game on the day, she went for 28 points and 25 plus rebounds. A dominating performance on the offensive and defensive end. A player that bangs inside on the block but also step out and consistently hit the 3. Has the ability to put it on the floor from the high post and score at the rim. A great defender that can guard inside/out. A matchup problem for post players and guards. High IQ player that gets better every time she steps on the floor. Exciting player to watch.
Sa’niah Dorsey I 5’6 I PG I 2025 I Wood Elite 2024
Dorsey is one of the quickest players with a basketball. A guard that can rebound well for her size. Loved her ability to slash through the defense with the dribble drive and kick. Always keeping her head on swivel so she sees her opponents posting up or running the lanes. Knows how to use her body to create the contact and get to the free throw line where she is automatic. When you take away the drive to the basket, she showed her ability to hit the floater or pull up jumper. A player that can get to the basket and score through contact.
Caroline Mullins Caroline Mullins 5'9" | CG Pickens | 2024 State GA I 5’9 I Wing I 2024 I Wood Elite 2024
Mullens is a player that keeps moving which makes it hard to account for her. She does everything with precision and knows how to make you pay if you cheat on defense. Off the dribble drive she is always the one cutting back door or setting solid screens to get easy baskets. She can score at all 3 levels which requires you to respect her for the 3 ball or the drive to the basket. Crashes the boards hard and knows how to finish in traffic. Solid defender.
Jayla Bennett Jayla Bennett 5'3" | PG Grayson | 2025 State GA I 5’9 I 2025 I FBC Legacy 2024
Bennett is an exciting player to watch. Always going downhill with a full head of steam which makes her defender think twice about stepping in front of her on the drive. A player that can get to the basket at will and consistently finishes at the rim. When her team needed a basket, they knew to give it to her and clear out. A player that takes what the defense gives her.
Andrea Guilford I 5’8 I SG I 2026 I Team Nite Nite 20224
Guilford is a pure shooter that does not need room to get her shot off. She has one of the quickest releases and can consistently shoot the 3 ball. A player that can slash to the basket, hit the pull up jump shot or shot the 3 ball. You always have to play her straight up as she is a walking bucket. Her size allows her to shoot over smaller defenders but her speed allows her to get around the bigger defenders. A player that gets out in transition and finds her spot on the floor to knock down open shots.
Cameria Reed Cameria Reed 5'5" | PG Walnut Grove | 2024 State GA I 5’6 I PG I 2024 I Team Huncho Future 2024
Reed brings the energy. Plays with tons of emotion. A player that is not afraid to celebrate and flex when she makes a tough shot which makes it exciting to watch. She applies the pressure to her opponents which allows her to get steals in the back court which leads to easy layups. Reed recorded 16 points and 7 steals in one game. A player that lets her defense fuel her offense.
Betty Nguyen Betty Nguyen 5'5" | PG Buford | 2024 State GA I 5’6 I SG I 2024 I Atlanta Cagers Bluechip 2024
High IQ guard that controls the flow of the game with her ability to read the defense. A pure shooter that does not need much room to get her shot off. If you push her off the 3 point line she has the ability to get to the rim. Once at the free line she is automatic. Knows how to absorb the contact and finish. A player that plays both ends of the floor and is always in position to make a play.
Gabrielle Bryant I 5’4 I PG I 2025 I Team Hickory 2024
Bryant is an exciting player with the basketball. Her confidence in her ball handling allows her to break down the defense. She makes it hard to trap her because of how well she handles the basketball. Always has a counter move which allows her to get by her defenders and score at the rim. Floor General with great court vision. A player that does everything 100% which makes it hard for the defense to contain her with her ability to get downhill quickly off the screens. A player that can also knock down the outside shot.